Paul Konerko vs Magglio Ordonez: Career Stats Comparison
Paul Konerko and Magglio Ordonez are close to even, splitting the 14 scored categories on this page 7–7 (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Paul Konerko played 1997–2014 as a hitter; Magglio Ordonez played 1997–2011 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Paul Konerko (1997–2014) and Magglio Ordonez (1997–2011) — both broke in during the 1990s, which makes the head-to-head feel like a contemporaries' debate. Paul Konerko finished with 2,340 hits and 439 home runs; Magglio Ordonez finished with 2,156 hits and 294 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Paul Konerko, with 439 to Magglio Ordonez's 294.
- Who had the higher OPS? Magglio Ordonez, with .871 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average? Magglio Ordonez, with .309 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits? Paul Konerko, with 2,340 to Magglio Ordonez's 2,156.
- Who drove in more runs? Paul Konerko, with 1,412 to Magglio Ordonez's 1,236.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Paul Konerko, with 22,710 career PIV to Magglio Ordonez's 22,173.
- Who won more championships? Paul Konerko, with 1 World Series title to Magglio Ordonez's 0.
Paul Konerko
Magglio Ordonez
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Paul Konerko and Magglio Ordonez. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, so read them against the run environment each player worked in, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
| Statistic | Paul Konerko | Magglio Ordonez |
|---|---|---|
| Games | Leads: 2,349 | 1,848 |
| At-Bats | Leads: 8,393 | 6,978 |
| Runs | Leads: 1,162 | 1,076 |
| Hits | Leads: 2,340 | 2,156 |
| Doubles | 410 | Leads: 426 |
| Triples | 8 | Leads: 21 |
| Home Runs | Leads: 439 | 294 |
| RBI | Leads: 1,412 | 1,236 |
| Walks | Leads: 921 | 651 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 1,391 | 852 |
| Stolen Bases | 9 | Leads: 94 |
| Batting Avg | .279 | Leads: .309 |
| On-Base % | .354 | Leads: .369 |
| Slugging % | .486 | Leads: .502 |
| OPS | .841 | Leads: .871 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Paul Konerko edges Magglio Ordonez 22,710 to 22,173 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Paul Konerko played 19 seasons to Magglio Ordonez's 15, while Magglio Ordonez carries the higher per-season figure (1,478 to 1,195). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Paul Konerko — top 3 seasons by OPS
Magglio Ordonez — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Paul Konerko leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Magglio Ordonez owns stolen bases, batting average, and OBP. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Paul Konerko. PIV agrees: Paul Konerko grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Paul Konerko and Magglio Ordonez careers compare
The careers of Paul Konerko (1997–2014) and Magglio Ordonez (1997–2011) overlapped from 1997 to 2011, so for those seasons they faced the same league conditions. With 2,349 games against 1,848 across 19 and 15 PIV seasons, neither player's totals owe much to extra seasons. Paul Konerko struck out more than walked (1,391 to 921); Magglio Ordonez struck out more than walked (852 to 651). Home runs make up a larger share of Paul Konerko's hits: 439 of 2,340 for Paul Konerko, 294 of 2,156 for Magglio Ordonez. Magglio Ordonez's on-base percentage of .369 tops Paul Konerko's .354.
Paul Konerko vs Magglio Ordonez: Frequently Asked Questions
- Did Paul Konerko or Magglio Ordonez hit more home runs?
- Paul Konerko, with 439 to Magglio Ordonez's 294.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Magglio Ordonez, with .871 to Paul Konerko's .841.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Magglio Ordonez, with .309 to Paul Konerko's .279.
- Who had more hits?
- Paul Konerko, with 2,340 to Magglio Ordonez's 2,156.